"Dr. Henry . . . and Hon. A. Lincoln addressed a numerous assemblage of our citizens from all parts of the county. . . . [Lincoln] declared that the contest was between Taylor and Cass . . . and admonished all `Liberty' or Van Buren men . . . to cast their votes for Gen. Taylor, and not indirectly for Gen. Cass. . . . After listening about four hours . . . the audience retired, highly entertained and instructed."Illinois Gazette, 4 November 1848; Speech at Lacon, Illinois, 1 November 1848, CW, 2:14.

Lincoln and Henry continue tour. Illinois Journal, 27 October 1848.

[Mrs. Lincoln buys $2.80 worth of cloth and $.4.30 in merchandise.Irwin Ledger.]

Again leaving Henry temporarily, Lincoln goes to Tremont where he addresses Whig meeting at one o'clock.Illinois Journal, 27 October 1848.

Lincoln and Henry again join forces and address Whig meeting at Pekin in afternoon, and at Peoria after dark.Illinois Journal, 27 October 1848; Peoria Democratic Press, 8 November 1848.

Election day. Lincoln votes for Whig presidential electors.Election Returns.

Lincoln draws on his account for $355 to pay bills.Irwin Ledger.

Lincoln deposits $30 received from client.Irwin Ledger.